Comparison

Scanner vs Scanmint

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scanner

Features
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Turn paper into a clean, searchable PDF in seconds, then merge, organize, sign and share it without your documents leaving your iPhone. SCAN AND CLEAN • Scan documents, receipts, ID cards, books and whiteboards with automatic edge detection. • Review every page before saving: crop, rotate, retake, and apply filters for sharp black-and-white or colour pages. • Text recognition (OCR) makes scanned pages searchable and lets you copy the text. A COMPLETE PDF STUDIO • Merge PDFs and images into one document, in the order you choose. • Organize pages: reorder, rotate, delete, split and extract pages. • Add watermarks, stamps and page numbers. • Sign and fill documents, annotate and highlight. • Compress PDFs, add or remove a password, and convert PDFs to images. • Open PDFs and photos from Files, Mail and other apps. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Scanning, editing and text recognition run on your iPhone. • No account is needed to use the app. • Scanning, editing and exporting work offline. • Documents stay on your device until you choose to share them. What Scanner Premium adds • Ask PDF: ask questions about a document and get summaries. • Translate: translate the recognised text of a document. • Redaction: remove sensitive text from a page, not just cover it. • Count & area: count objects and measure rooms and surfaces. Scanner Premium is an auto-renewing subscription, with a one-time option where offered. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in Settings › Apple Account › Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://arioapps.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://arioapps.com/privacy

About

Scanmint

Transform your phone into a powerful, private document scanner. Quickly capture and convert documents, receipts, and IDs into high-quality PDFs. Enjoy on-device processing, free PDF export, and no advertisements.

Highlights
  • On-device scanning and OCR
  • Free PDF export
  • Auto edge detection
  • Multiple scan modes
  • OCR with searchable PDF
  • Password-protected PDFs
  • App lock with biometrics
Features
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Scanmint turns your phone into a fast, private document scanner. Scan documents, receipts, ID cards, books, and notes, then save a clean, high-quality PDF in seconds. No account, no ads, and your scans never leave your device. FREE PDF EXPORT - NO PAYWALL Most scanner apps make you pay just to export your own scan. Scanmint does not. Saving and sharing PDFs is always free. No export paywall, no surprise wall after you have done the work. PRIVATE AND ON-DEVICE Your documents stay on your phone. OCR and scanning run on-device, so sensitive paperwork, contracts, and IDs never get uploaded to a server. NO ADS, HONEST PRICING A clean, ad-free scanner with transparent pricing, a clear trial, and easy cancel. No banners covering your scans. POWERFUL SCANNING, BUILT IN - Auto edge detection and multi-page capture - Manual crop and perspective correction - Scan modes: document, whiteboard, business card, QR code - Per-page filters: auto, black and white, grayscale, color - Page management: reorder, rotate, delete, add pages - OCR with searchable PDF, copy text, and TXT export - Export to PDF or JPG and share to Files or any app - App lock with Face ID or fingerprint GREAT FOR EVERYDAY DOCUMENTS Scan to PDF for tax receipts, contracts, homework, handwritten notes, whiteboards, business cards, and books. Use OCR to turn any scan into searchable, copyable text. A simple camera scanner and pdf maker for home, school, and work. PRO FEATURES - ID card scan (front and back on one page) - Signature: draw and place your signature on a page - Batch export multiple documents into one PDF - Advanced OCR with multi-language support (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese) - Password-protect and encrypt your exported PDF Scanmint is the document scanner that respects your documents and your wallet: free PDF export, no ads, and on-device privacy. Download Scanmint and scan your first document to PDF today. ---------------------- SCANMINT PRO SUBSCRIPTION Scanmint Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription (monthly or yearly; the monthly plan includes a 3-day free trial) or as a one-time Lifetime Unlock. For subscriptions, payment is charged to your Apple ID and auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://golinski-ventures.pl/scanmint/terms Privacy Policy: https://golinski-ventures.pl/scanmint/privacy

Screenshots

Scanner4 screens
Scanmint4 screens

Verdict

The call

Scanner and Scanmint are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Scanmint sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Scanner versus Scanmint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScannerScanmint
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCricket Live LineGolinski Ventures Sp. z o.o.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Scan+ Pro Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Scan+ Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Scan+ Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Scanner Premium Lifetime$89.99
3 purchases

Scanmint

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$29.99

Questions

Is Scanner free?
Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanmint free?
Scanmint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scanner or Scanmint have ads?
Neither Scanner nor Scanmint shows ads.

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